Fruitcake for Christmas Recipe

Name: Fruitcake for Christmas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar; 3 cups flour; ½ tablespoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 2 tablespoons cloves; 2 tablespoons allspice; 2 tablespoons nutmeg; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons lemon zest (I also added 1 tsp. lemon extract); 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups raisins; 1 ½ cups chopped nuts; 1 ½ cups dried fruit (I soaked my dried fruit in 1 cup brandy for a week); 1 ½ cups melted butter; ½ cup brandy

Servings: persons

2 cups brown sugar
3 cups flour
½ tablespoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons cloves
2 tablespoons allspice
2 tablespoons nutmeg
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest (I also added 1 tsp. lemon extract)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups chopped nuts
1 ½ cups dried fruit (I soaked my dried fruit in 1 cup brandy for a week)
1 ½ cups melted butter
½ cup brandy

1
Preheat oven to 225 degrees.
2
Grease and flour two loaf pans.
3
In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, soda, spices, eggs, lemon rind, vanilla, 1/2 cup brandy, fruit, nuts and butter.
4
Mix thoroughly.
5
Pour into pans.
6
Bake for 1 hour.
7
(I had to bake it for two hours.
8
).
9
Wrap cooked cake in foil.
10
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brandy over the cake everyday for 2 weeks.

1541

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups brown sugar, 3 cups flour, ½ tablespoon baking soda, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Fruitcake for Christmas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fruitcake for Christmas

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